St. Moritz may be best known for its snow-dusted glamour and winter sports pedigree, but summer in this Alpine retreat reveals an entirely different kind of magic. Far from hibernating, the town transforms into a haven for adventure, wellbeing, and slow luxury once the snow melts. This season, we traded the coastal buzz of St. Tropez for the cool serenity of St. Moritz — and it’s safe to say, we’re converted.

When you hear the words Japanese cuisine alongside English sparkling wine, your brain may hesitate for a moment, until it doesn’t. Like a line from Keats, “Two souls with different directions form one path to the heart,” this pairing proves that contrast can be the foundation of harmony, on the plate and on the palate.

We’ve long been advocates of a considered approach to collaboration at HQ. Still, when we heard that the worlds of piano and precision audio had collided, with none other than Steinway & Sons partnering with Danish sound pioneers Lyngdorf, it was clear this was no ordinary meeting of minds. What emerged is a sculptural, sonically pure range of luxury sound systems, offering an audio-sensory experience that transcends the expected and redefines domestic soundscapes.